Class 9 Geography


Population

NCERT Exercise Solution

Part 1

Question 1: Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in

  1. The area of departure
  2. Both the area of departure and arrival
  3. The area of arrival
  4. None of the above

    Answer: (b) Both the area of departure and arrival

Question 2: A large proportion of children in a population is a result of

  1. High birth rates
  2. High death rates
  3. High life expectancies
  4. More married couples

    Answer: (a) High birth rates

Question 3: The magnitude of population growth refers to

  1. The total population of an area
  2. The number of persons added each year
  3. The rate at which the population increases
  4. The number of females per thousand males

    Answer: (b) The number of persons added each year

Question 4: According to the Census 2001, a “literate” person is one who

  1. Can read and write his/her name
  2. Can read and write any language
  3. Is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding
  4. Knows the 3 ‘R’s (reading, writing, arithmetic)

    Answer: (a) Can read and write his/her name

Question 5: Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?

Answer: The family planning programme helped in increasing the awareness about the benefits of smaller family size. This helped in reducing the rate of population growth in India since 1981.

Question 6: Discuss the major components of population growth.

Answer: Birth rate, death rate and migration are the major components of population growth. A higher birth rate; coupled with a lower death rate leads to population growth. International migration can lead to population growth of more number of people are coming from other countries than the number of people going outside the country.